Monty Python - Almost the Truth - Lawyer's Cut
Product Description
The official 40th anniversary of Monty Python DVD release. Almost The Truth: The Lawyer's Cut features the full length six hour TV series, extended interviews and previously unseen material. Almost The Truth: The Lawyer's Cut contains brand new interviews with the five surviving Pythons: John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin with archive contributions from the late Graham Chapman. A host of others also contribute to putting the Python legacy in context including: Phil Jupitus, Bruce Dickinson, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Russell Brand, Steve Coogan, Stephen Merchant, Dan Aykroyd, Nick Mason, Tim Roth, Simon Pegg, Eddie Izzard and many more. The interviews are illustrated by a generous helping of clips and classic moments from the original Flying Circus TV series, the films Monty Python & The Holy Grail, Monty Python's Life Of Brian & Monty Python's Meaning Of Life and their classic live performance at the Hollywood bowl.
Synopsis
Originally broadcast by the BBC in 1969, MONTY PYTHON'S FLYING CIRCUS quickly established itself as a British comedy institution, adored by fans the world over. Now, 40 years later, Britain's top comedians pay tribute to the iconic series. Features the episodes: 'The Not-So-Interesting Beginnings', 'The Much Funnier Second Episode', 'And Now, The Sordid Personal Bits', 'The Ultimate Holy Grail Episode', 'Lust For Glory!', 'Finally! The Last Episode (Ever) (For Now...)'.
This is the documentary I always hoped would be made - something so complete and so faithful to the truth that I don't need to watch it," said Terry Jones.

The birth of Monty Python. Join members as they tell the tale of how their lives and careers began Post-WWII to the culmination of Monty Python's Flying Circus. Interviews with Terry Gilliam, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, and Eric Idle.

Comedic team Monty Python document arriving in the U.S. and leaving TV to dive headfirst into film and the ups and downs with their project Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Interviews with Jimmy Fallon, Seth Green, Russell Brand, and Bruce Dickinson

On the heels of 'Holy Grail' and its success, the Python Gang reflects on their next misinterpreted and controversially banned film, The Life of Brian. Interviews with Terry Gilliam, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, and Eric Idle.

The Gang recalls their last movie, The Meaning of Life and its relevance to Graham Chapman's memorial service. Comedians and celebrities discuss Python's influence. Interviews with Eddie Izzard, Dan Aykroyd, Jimmy Fallon, Steve Merchant.